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beady

UK/ˈbiː.di/ US/ˈbi.di/ uncommon

adjective

1.

small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button

  • “bright beady eyes”
  • “black buttony eyes”
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2.

Origin

From bead + -y.

Phrases

  • beady eye

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